- – Police in Nigeria have summoned popular actress Tonto Dikeh to their headquarters in Abuja for an investigation into serious allegations, including criminal defamation and cyberbullying.
- – The invitation, directed by the Inspector-General of Police’s Monitoring Unit, requires Dikeh to attend an interview on August 7, 2024, to discuss her role in the reported case.
- – The investigation has sparked public discussion and highlights the intense scrutiny public figures in Nigeria face, with potential implications for Dikeh’s career and reputation.
Police Summons Tonto Dikeh to Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has summoned popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Charity Dikeh, to its headquarters in Abuja.
The actress is required to respond to an ongoing investigation involving serious allegations including criminal defamation, cyberbullying, and forgery.
The official invitation, ordered by the Inspector-General of Police’s (IGP) Monitoring Unit, sets the stage for a high-profile inquiry that has captured public attention.
Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, confirmed the summons. He stated that Inspector-General of Police, through instructions to the IGP Monitoring Unit, directed the action.
The invitation letter dated August 5, 2024, and signed by DCP A.A. Elleman, Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, specified Tonto Dikeh’s influential role in the ongoing investigation.
Details of the Allegations and Police Actions
According to the letter, “This office is investigating a case of criminal defamation, forgery, falsehood, cyberbullying, and criminal conversion reported to the Inspector-General of Police, in which your name and others feature prominently.”
The actress is expected to attend an interview on August 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM, conducted by SP Aminu Abdullahi Sokoto, to provide more information on the allegations. The letter concluded with a courteous appeal for Tonto Dikeh’s cooperation in the matter.
Muyiwa Adejobi expanded on the situation by noting that the invitation was in response to a petition filed against the actress. “She was only invited to respond to a petition filed against her, and she has since left the unit, while the investigation continues,” he explained.
Therefore, while Tonto Dikeh has already complied with the initial summons, the police are still actively pursuing the case.
This event has sparked widespread discussion, both in the public sphere and within the entertainment industry.
As the investigation unfolds, more details are expected to come to light, which may have significant implications for Tonto Dikeh’s career and reputation.
The situation underscores the growing scrutinization faced by public figures in Nigeria and the stringent measures the police are willing to take to uphold the law.
